Claremont

Independent Assessment

Claremont is confirmed as a genuine, actively marketed 55-and-older community with a resident-owned golf course, an established four-association HOA governance structure, and consistent multi-source agreement on its 556-home count and 1990-2000 construction span. Multiple independent directories and the community's own civic association describe it as restricted to active adults 55 and older with no full-time residents under 18, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. Buyers should request the current governing documents directly from the Claremont Civic Association before purchasing, as the exact recorded CC&R language establishing the age restriction was not independently reviewed. Reported HOA dues figures (roughly $100/month from one source) should be treated cautiously given Claremont's multi-tier association structure, in which a buyer's actual combined assessment depends on which sub-association (if any) applies to a specific home.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, walkable 55+ community with an on-site nine-hole golf course and a mix of single-family and lower-maintenance townhome options are a strong fit for Claremont. Its location at NW Bethany Boulevard and West Union Road, within walking distance of Bethany Village's shops and restaurants and about 10 miles from downtown Portland, also suits buyers who want suburban convenience without a long commute into the city.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Claremont was developed as a planned 55-and-older resort community in Bethany, Washington County, with construction spanning 1990 to 2000. The community includes 456 single-family detached homes and 100 attached townhomes. The original developer has not been independently confirmed. Because construction spanned roughly a decade, homes reflect a range of build years and floor plans; all current purchases are resale, as new-home construction has been complete for more than two decades.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported resale pricing at Claremont spans roughly $750,000 to $950,000 depending on the source, home size, condition, and lot, though a single authoritative current range could not be independently verified. Because the community has been fully built out since 2000, buyers should request recent closed comparables for the specific home type (single-family vs. townhome) and sub-association from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Claremont has been fully built out since 2000, so all current purchases are resale; there is no builder new-construction inventory or builder warranty available. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection given the community's 1990-2000 construction span and should request the applicable HOA's (master and sub-association) current financials, reserve study, and CC&R documentation before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Claremont are subject to Washington County property tax at the county's current rate for unincorporated Washington County. Oregon offers a property tax deferral program for qualifying senior and disabled homeowners, separate from this community's 55+ HOA eligibility threshold; buyers should confirm current eligibility and exact rates directly with the Washington County Assessor's Office.

Golf

Claremont Golf Course is a resident-owned, nine-hole, par-36 course measuring approximately 3,068 yards, with two par-5s, two par-3s, and lakes or ponds featured on seven of the nine holes. Because the course is resident-owned rather than a separate public operating business, buyers should confirm current golf access terms, any membership structure, and whether golf costs are bundled into HOA dues or billed separately, directly with the Claremont Civic Association.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Claremont offers a golf-course-centered, walkable lifestyle in Bethany, with a roughly 12,000-square-foot clubhouse anchoring community amenities including a pool and tennis courts. Because the community includes both single-family detached homes (Claremont Greens) and attached townhomes (Claremont Townhomes and Claremont Greens Townhomes) under separate sub-associations, streetscapes, lot sizes, and maintenance responsibilities vary meaningfully depending on which section of the community a home sits in.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Claremont is located on NW Bethany Boulevard at West Union Road in Bethany, an unincorporated community in Washington County roughly 10 miles west of downtown Portland. The community is within walking distance of Bethany Village's shops and restaurants, with access to US-26 (Sunset Highway) for commuting toward Portland, Hillsboro, and the broader Silicon Forest tech corridor.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Claremont is consistently described by its own civic association and multiple independent directories as a planned community for active adults 55 and older, with no full-time residents under 18 permitted, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework requiring at least 80% of occupied homes to have a resident 55 or older. The exact recorded CC&R language establishing the restriction or any household exceptions was not independently reviewed; buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the Claremont Civic Association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Claremont is governed by a master association plus three separate sub-associations, buyers should carefully confirm which sub-association (if any) applies to a specific home and what the combined total assessment is, since fees can vary meaningfully between a single-family Claremont Greens home and a Claremont Townhomes unit. Built between 1990 and 2000, homes vary in age and condition across the community's decade-long build-out, so buyers should budget for a full independent inspection on any resale purchase. The exact recorded age-restriction covenant language could not be independently confirmed; buyers should request that directly from the CCA.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Portland-metro 55+ cluster, Claremont is distinguished by its on-site, resident-owned nine-hole golf course, a feature that King City Highlands and Summerplace do not offer on-site. Compared with the larger, multi-sub-association King City Civic Association community south of Portland, Claremont is smaller in scale (556 homes versus King City's roughly 1,090 owner-occupied units) but offers a more unified suburban Washington County setting near Bethany Village's retail core.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables by home type and sub-association, and current combined HOA pricing at Claremont.

Is Claremont legally age-restricted?

Yes. Claremont is described by its own civic association and multiple independent sources as a planned community for active adults 55 and older, with no full-time residents under 18, consistent with the federal HOPA framework. Confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the Claremont Civic Association.

Does Claremont have its own golf course?

Yes — a resident-owned, nine-hole, par-36 course of approximately 3,068 yards with water features on seven of nine holes. Confirm current access and membership terms directly with the Claremont Civic Association.

How is Claremont governed?

Claremont has a four-tier HOA structure: the Claremont Civic Association (CCA) as the master association, plus three sub-associations — Claremont Townhomes (CTA), Claremont Greens (CGA), and Claremont Greens Townhomes (CGTA) — each with its own board and, in most cases, its own separate assessment.

What is the HOA fee at Claremont?

One aggregator source reported roughly $100/month, but this could not be independently confirmed and likely does not capture the full combined cost for every home type given the community's multi-tier association structure. Confirm the current combined assessment directly with the CCA and applicable sub-association.